Rescue Failed Development Project
Your developer disappeared. The agency ghosted you. Now you're stuck with half-built software and a deadline. I've rescued dozens of projects like this.
Sound Familiar?
Previous developer stopped responding
Agency delivered something that doesn't work
No documentation, can't understand the code
Budget blown, nothing to show for it
Deadline approaching with no working product
How I Can Help
Rapid assessment of current codebase
Honest evaluation: fix or rebuild decision
Stabilize what works, rebuild what doesn't
Document as we go for future maintainability
Get you to a working, shippable product
This happens more than you'd think. Offshore team vanished. Agency junior devs in over their heads. Solo contractor who burned out.
I start with an honest assessment. Sometimes code can be saved. Sometimes it's faster to start fresh. You get the truth, not what you want to hear.
If it's fixable, I stabilize first. Get it working, stop the bleeding. Then systematically improve while shipping new features.
You end up with something that works, that's documented, that any Laravel developer can maintain.
Why I'm the Right Choice
Fast Diagnosis
I've seen most problems before. Quick assessment, clear plan, fast execution.
Proven Track Record
47+ rescue projects completed. I know what works and what doesn't.
Root Cause Fix
Not just patches. I fix the underlying issues so they don't come back.
Clear Communication
You'll know what's happening, what it costs, and when it'll be done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes previous developer stopped responding?
This is a common issue I see in projects that need rescue failed development project. Rapid assessment of current codebase
What causes agency delivered something that doesn't work?
This is a common issue I see in projects that need rescue failed development project. Rapid assessment of current codebase
What causes no documentation, can't understand the code?
This is a common issue I see in projects that need rescue failed development project. Rapid assessment of current codebase
What causes budget blown, nothing to show for it?
This is a common issue I see in projects that need rescue failed development project. Rapid assessment of current codebase
What causes deadline approaching with no working product?
This is a common issue I see in projects that need rescue failed development project. Rapid assessment of current codebase
How do you rapid assessment of current codebase?
Rapid assessment of current codebase This is part of my standard approach to rescue failed development project, refined over 16+ years of experience.
How do you honest evaluation: fix or rebuild decision?
Honest evaluation: fix or rebuild decision This is part of my standard approach to rescue failed development project, refined over 16+ years of experience.
How long does rescue failed development project take?
Typical timeline is 2-6 weeks depending on scope. Every project is different, but I'll give you a clear estimate after an initial assessment.
What does the process look like?
Initial call to understand the problem. Quick assessment and clear plan. Weekly demos as we fix things. Direct communication throughout — no project managers in the way.
What Clients Say
"Stu's been embedded with our team for over a year. Daily standups, same Linear board, same Slack. When we needed a maintenance tracking module built - tenant requests, status workflows, admin dashboards - he scoped it and shipped it in six weeks. Our clients think he's internal."
"I've worked with Stu for close to ten years now. What started as me mentoring him quickly became a genuine collaboration - he's grown into someone I trust completely with Laravel architecture and AWS infrastructure. When I need something done properly, he's still my first call. That says everything."
"Stu and I built an AI-powered documentation review tool together - it handled PR reviews, added frontmatter, found and linked related docs automatically. We went from idea to working product incredibly quickly. He's fast, he gets AI, and he's genuinely fun to collaborate with."
Related Services
Related Technologies
Industry Solutions
Ready to Fix This?
Let's get your project back on track.